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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB12 CVXMOT history

LB12 CVX is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
104,138 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CVX was last recorded at 104,138 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 7,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,641 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,497 miles
Average per year
7,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,138 miles
  • 2024 – 96,641 miles
  • 2023 – 86,631 miles
  • 2022 – 78,246 miles
  • 2021 – 73,743 miles
  • 2020 – 67,146 miles
  • 2018 – 59,932 miles
  • 2017 – 43,556 miles
  • 2015 – 28,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,138 miles (+7,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    618024974432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,641 miles (+10,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    813616736768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,631 miles (+8,385)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,631 miles
    Test number
    186112938058
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp leveler slow to operate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot seepage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount rough on rotation.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded.

  4. Pass78,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    930954074964
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded/surface rust

  5. Fail78,246 miles (+4,503)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    995573891510
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing offside front, nearside front and nearside rear - wheel nut missing (x1 each) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high offside front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded/surface rust

  6. Pass73,743 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,743 miles
    Test number
    488587558969
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail73,742 miles (+6,596)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,742 miles
    Test number
    336393345672
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass67,146 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,146 miles
    Test number
    912800868547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,138 miles (+7,206)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,138 miles
    Test number
    718676757415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,932 miles (+16,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,932 miles
    Test number
    474460842391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,556 miles (+14,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    323875565033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads and both rear pads (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass28,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,587 miles
    Test number
    456187368817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,586 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    681006196777
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB12 CVX

Does LB12 CVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 CVX expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CVX?
The MOT on LB12 CVX expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 CVX done?
LB12 CVX was recorded at 104,138 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 7,672 miles a year.
Has LB12 CVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CVX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB12 CVX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 CVX find?
LB12 CVX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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